Legal Battle Continues at FAME
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett Sentinel Religion Editor
25 September 2014
Reverend J. Edgar Boyd replaced Reverend Dr. John J. Hunter as the leader of First AME Church. Hunter stepped down in 2013 during a legal battle between him and the church. (Photo By Troy Tieuel)
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McClurkin-Mellini shares her faith through music
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 September 2014
Overcoming a history of shyness, Andrea McClurkin Mellini is now moving out front as a solo artist. The transition was not her idea, rather, she simply followed the will of God.
Mellini, who sang ... read more >>

COR hosts small business forum on new church campus
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 September 2014
Receiving God’s favor always moves Pastor Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., to pass the blessings on. Earlier this month, God favored him and the members of Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church with a new sanctuary. ... read more >>

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church installs new pastor
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
25 September 2014
The installation mass of Pastor Stanley Ihuoma drew loud applause and cheers from the 500+ congregation at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Park.
The occasion also marked the ... read more >>

Greater Ebenezer Plans Salute to Pastor & Lady Drake
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 September 2014
The members of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will salute the spiritual leadership and community efforts of Pastor Solomon and First Lady Isabel Drake with the 32nd Appreciation Services.
The ... read more >>

Price Chapel AME marks 67th anniversary
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 September 2014
Unwavering service to God and community underscores the history of Price Chapel A.M.E. Church. To celebrate their legacy, Pastor Cedric V. Alexander and the Price Chapel congregation will observe the ... read more >>

Love & Unity celebrates Apostle Hill’s birthday
Written by Sentinel News Service
18 September 2014
Love and Unity Christian Fellowship will present ‘The Journey: Celebrating the 70th Birthday of Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr.,’ on Saturday, September 20, at 12 noon. The gala event will be held ... read more >>

Words of the Week – Yes, God can
Written by Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway (Contributing Writer)
18 September 2014
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-20
In 2006, Barack Hussein Obama, the first term U.S. Senator from Illinois, decided to run for the presidency of the United States of America.
The son of an African college ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - September 18
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
18 September 2014
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church plans a free Community Job and Health Fair on September 20 at 9 a.m., at 5300 South Denker Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Solomon L. Drake. Employers ... read more >>

Pastor Scott assumes ownership of House of Winston
Written by Sentinel News Service
10 September 2014
For nearly 40 years, House of Winston Funeral Services has been a pillar in the South Los Angeles community, not just as a business that delivers quality funeral services, but also as a partner of goodwill.
That ... read more >>

NAC Holds ‘Vision Sunday’ & First Family Appreciation
Written by Barbara Bryant (Contributing Religion Writer)
10 September 2014
New Antioch Church of God in Christ will observe ‘Vision Sunday’ and the 8th Appreciation Service honoring Superintendent Jeffrey and First Lady Floetta Lewis on Sunday, September 14, at 8 a.m. ... read more >>

Words of the Week: When You Hear Your Tune, Dance!
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer)
10 September 2014
When you hear your tune, dance! Everybody has a tune; a purpose in life. How unfortunate it is for someone to waste the music, for someone to wait until the song is almost over before they venture out ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - September 11
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
10 September 2014
KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science sponsors ‘The Weighing of Wordz’ on September 12 at 6 p.m., at 7825 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles. The networking event focuses on promoting and ... read more >>

Guided by God, LeVar spreads ‘music without boundaries’
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 September 2014
Kevin LeVar is topping the gospel charts with a new genre he describes as ‘music without boundaries.’
Since starting his career a decade ago, LeVar and One Sound have released a range of uplifting, ... read more >>

Price headlines breast health awareness breakfast
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 September 2014
The Wellness Group will present their 13th Annual Breast Health Awareness Celebration of Life Health Breakfast on Friday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at West Angeles Church of God in ... read more >>

Jennifer Howell passes away
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 September 2014
The sudden passing of L.A. resident Jennifer Howell saddened many in the religious, educational and local community. Howell passed away on September 1 following a brief hospital stay.
A long-time ... read more >>

Pleasant Hill hosts School of Evangelism classes
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 September 2014
‘Survival Kit for the 21st Century’ is among the certificated courses available at the School of Evangelism sponsored by Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2009 West Martin Luther King Boulevard ... read more >>

Words of the Week: ‘Only one who escaped’
Written by Barbara Bryant (Contributing Religion Writer)
04 September 2014
Can you identify with the messengers’ testimony in the Book of Job? Three messengers delivered terrible news to Job, and each concluded their reports by saying, "I am the only one who escaped." (Job ... read more >>

Agape Christian Fellowship salutes Johnson anniversary
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer)a
04 September 2014
The Agape Christian Fellowship family recently shared in the celebration of the 60th wedding anniversary of Church Elders James and Barbara Johnson (centered) of Compton, California.
Hosted by Pastor ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - September 4
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
04 September 2014
Cypress Neighborhood Center hosts an outreach event to help teen, young and potential fathers succeed as parents on September 6 at 8:30 a.m., at 8380 Cypress Avenue in Fontana. The program includes food, ... read more >>

Evans turns personal tragedy into online blessing
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
28 August 2014
Trevon Evans is on a mission of ‘R-E-C,’ restoration, encouragement and comfort to others through his website, trevonevansministries.com.
Launching the online resource last year, he aims to provide ... read more >>